Anikatian Space and Technologies Research Organization
| 안니카탸공간및기술연구기구 | |
| File:ASTRO Logo.png Logo of ASTRO | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | November 4, 2002 |
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| Jurisdiction | Anikatia Government |
| Headquarters | Daesuyojin, Anikatia |
| Motto | "Ut explorarent ignota" (Latin: "To explore the unknown") |
| Annual budget | URE$6.1 billion (FY 2005) |
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| Website | www.astro.gov.ank |
The Anikatian Space and Technologies Research Organization (ASTRO) is the Anikatia's national aerospace agency. ASTRO is responsible for research, technology development and the launch of satellites into orbit, and is involved in many more advanced missions, such as asteroid exploration and possible manned exploration of the Moon. Established in 2002, ASTRO superseded the Anikatian National Committee for Space Research (ANCSR).
ASTRO also maintains cooperative ties with other space programs throughout Pardes, particularly STAR with their Freedom Star VII space station.
History
Crisis years
Improved situation in 2006–2007
2007–2012
2012–present
Spaceflight programs
Manned programs
Project 080-06 Tamsaekgi (1980—83)
Project 083-34 Haedoji Spacecraft (1983—present)
Project 094-03 Balgyeon Spacecraft (1994—2001)
Project 089-35 Pyeonghwa (1985—2010)
Pyeonghwa the first independently operated Anikatian space station.
Freedom Star VII involvement (2001—present)
ASTRO is one of the partners in the multinational Freedom Star VII Emmerian led space station program. Freedom Star VII is the most expansive multinational Pardesian space program effort, involving funding, astronauts, resupply services, and modules from 13 different countries and hundreds of companies. The station has been continuously manned since 2007 and is expected to complete construction and assembly by 2018, when it is projected to be capable of supporting a 14-man international crew.
